Without going into too much painful detail, we had a mishap several week-ends ago. While working with sand bag crews on the Mississippi River, the truck and camper fell into the flood waters as a road collapsed. Because of a number of issues dealing with the wrecker truck, we had to release the camper as the truck was reeled up over the bank. The good news is that the truck is as good as new after a thorough rinsing, inspection of brakes, etc. The bad news is that the camper was thoroughly drowned. A lot of people had far worse trouble than we did, so we consider ourselves lucky. The floods are ongoing as I write.
Our planned trip to Montana in June is called off. heh.
However, I have now convinced my dear Jane that its time to really update the TC. After drying for several days we pulled out the interior. Amazingly the Zolatone paint that I had applied last year is good as new after a cleaning.
Without burdening the TC family overmuch, I'd like to ask some advice other than don't park too near a flood :-).
My DW was overjoyed that I had a plan for the bathroom: a composting toilet developed by Nature's Head http://www.natureshead.net/. Our holding tank was practically unusable and there was no real grey water tank on the 67 Avion. Our plan is to rip out the bathroom and install one of these and converting the blackwater to a greywater tank. Any experience with this?
Finally, the roof. I admit that I have not really done the work I should have. Now, I need to remove the various sealants on the roof and repair it. We are also setting up for a solar installation. Any advice as to this?
Here's hoping I have posted the pictures correctly. And many thanks in advance for your advice.
Our planned trip to Montana in June is called off. heh.
However, I have now convinced my dear Jane that its time to really update the TC. After drying for several days we pulled out the interior. Amazingly the Zolatone paint that I had applied last year is good as new after a cleaning.
Without burdening the TC family overmuch, I'd like to ask some advice other than don't park too near a flood :-).
My DW was overjoyed that I had a plan for the bathroom: a composting toilet developed by Nature's Head http://www.natureshead.net/. Our holding tank was practically unusable and there was no real grey water tank on the 67 Avion. Our plan is to rip out the bathroom and install one of these and converting the blackwater to a greywater tank. Any experience with this?
Finally, the roof. I admit that I have not really done the work I should have. Now, I need to remove the various sealants on the roof and repair it. We are also setting up for a solar installation. Any advice as to this?
Here's hoping I have posted the pictures correctly. And many thanks in advance for your advice.
67avion wrote:rastaman wrote:
However I am reluctant to cut out the vertical upright where the original fridge was as I am wondering if it will affect the integrity of the structure.....any thoughts any one???
I don't think there is any danger of affecting the integrity of the structure. The monococque structural support is provided by the aluminum ribs and sheets.
My C10 is a 1966 and was totally gutted when I bought it. It is close to original now except I swapped the fridge for a chest style Engel. And placed it where the sink was, then moved the sink to where the fridge was. You can take everything out and not affect the strength.
Good luck!
Garry
The hole where the AC used to be. Whoever installed the AC on this camper cut the hole in the wrong spot. There is a prewired, framed in spot just aft of the bunk where it should have gone. I imagine this happened alot.
Looking good Rastaman! Is that fiberglass insulation?
Skipping ahead a few steps...
The construction is similar to the original ply/foam lamination. I only epoxied the perimeter and joints of the panels and left the center free to 'breathe'. Marine ply would have been nice, but way too expensive for my budget.
The construction is similar to the original ply/foam lamination. I only epoxied the perimeter and joints of the panels and left the center free to 'breathe'. Marine ply would have been nice, but way too expensive for my budget.
Thanks for the warm welcome. The camper wassold to me as a '69 C15. No such animal. Upon reading and decoding the SN FH 115 I learned its actually a 68.
I think I am running neck and neck with you Rastaman, the new floor and wings are in, the new bulkhead and overhung bunk are built and awaiting installation.
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I think I am running neck and neck with you Rastaman, the new floor and wings are in, the new bulkhead and overhung bunk are built and awaiting installation.
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This is the overhead bunk area, 1/2 ply below 1x8 ceder boards for support.
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